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HURRICANE KATRINA - HOW YOU CAN HELP

Volunteer to Help - General

  • Help evacuees to utilize the services offered at the Laid Back Tours Katrina Help Center.
  • Help Katrina victims clean their homes and/or tear out sheetrock.
  • Provide support services at the temporary housing facility such as cooking, serving, cleaning.
  • Transport evacuees and/or other volunteers around the city as needed.
  • Help pick up small trash, paper, cans, etc. in neighborhoods.

Volunteer to Help - Special Skills

  • Structural engineers to advise residents of their home's structural integrity and safety as well as potential for repairing vs demolishing.
  • Building contractors to advise residents on estimated cost of repairs.
  • Sustainable Building expert to advise residents on rebuilding for hurricane protection, energy efficiency, flood protection and termite protection.

Donate Money

  • Donate money to help evacuees return home and to support the Laid Back help center.